He graduated with a B.S. in Biology at Wilkes University. He received his D.P.M. from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia. His Residency was done here in Houston at the Harris County Podiatric Surgical Residency Program, where he was the Chief resident. He has been Chief of Podiatric Surgery at the Houston V.A., Del Oro Hospital and currently at Memorial Herman Memorial City Hospital.

He is professionally interested in sports medicine, surger

y of the foot and ankle including bunions and hammertoe deformities. He has a special interest in reconstructive and pediatric surgery of the foot and ankle.

Dr. Blumfield is currently on staff at Texas Children’s, Memorial City, Christus St. Catherine, First Street, West Houston and Methodist Willowbrook Hospitals’. He also works at First Street, and Oprex surgical centers.

He is on all the major insurance plans. These include: Aetna, United health care, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Cigna, and Medicare. Please look in the insurance section for the full list.

He is the father of five children and one grandchild. In his spare time he enjoys taking the family to Disney World. He also enjoys playing golf, working out and going to Texans games. His real passion is baseball and the Yankees.

Dr. Mineo’s professional interest is in General Podiatry, including bunions and hammertoes, with special interest in forefoot surgery. He also treats pediatric and adult foot conditions requiring custom made orthotics.

Dr. Mineo is currently on staff at Memorial Hermann, Memorial City, and Katy Memorial Hermann. He is also on staff at Oprex Town Park outpatient Surgical Center, and First Street outpatient Surgical Center.

He is on all major insurance plans. These include: Aetna, United Health Care, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Cigna and Medicare. Please look in the insurance section for the full list.

Dr. Mineo is married and is the father to three son’s and five grandchildren. In his spare time he enjoys old model trains, refurbishing antique cars and spending weekends in Galveston with his grandchildren. He is also the co-founder of Harris County Podiatric Surgical Residency Program.

He graduated as M.D. at Cartagena University, School of Medicine in Colombia, S.A. and, he received his Orthopedic Degree in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Here in the U.S., he received his D.P.M degree from Barry University School of Podiatry in Miami, FL.. His residency was done in Houston, TX at Kingwood Medical Center, where he was the chief resident. Dr. Matuk has a great background formation and is ready to offer you a full range of cutting-edge technology for different treatments.

He is on all major insurance plans. These include: Aetna, United Health Care, Blue cross Blue shield, Cigna, And Medicare. Please look in the insurance section for the full list.

He and his wife, Anna, are the proud parents of three children: Isabella, Anna, and Daniella – all of whom keep their parents on their toes!
In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his family cooking and traveling. He also enjoys Soccer, and now in the Houston area he has become a Texans fan.

Dr. Maria M. Buitrago

Podiatrist in Houston, TX

Podiatry Associates of Houston

Dr. Buitrago is a board certified foot and ankle surgeon. She is a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, a diplomat of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and a fellow of the Association of Extremity Nerve Surgeons.

She graduated with a B.S. in Biology from the University of Central Florida. She received her D.P.M. and M. S. degree from Barry University in Miami, FL. She completed a 3 year surgical residency here in Houston at Kingwood Medical Center.

Dr. Buitrago’s professional interests are in sports medicine, surgery of the foot and ankle including bunions and hammertoes, minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques and diabetic foot care. Her special interests are in peripheral nerve decompressions for diabetic neuropathy and tarsal tunnel decompression.

She is on all major insurance plans. These include Aetna, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna and Medicare. Please look at insurance section for full list.

Dr. Buitrago is married and has a daughter. She is an avid runner and enjoys running marathons. She is the podiatry chief for the Houston Marathon. She is also very active in the state and county society and volunteers at San Jose clinic and Homeless shelter in downtown Houston.

Dr. Douglas Hansen

Podiatrist in Houston, TX

Podiatry Associates of Houston

Dr. Hansen did his undergraduate course study at Idaho State University. He received a B.S. in Biological Science from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. He received his D.P.M. from the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at Rosalind Franklin University. He did a 3 year residency program in the Houston area at Kingwood Medical Center where he served as Chief Resident in his final year of training.

He is on all major insurance plans. These include: Aetna, United Health Care, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Cigna and Medicare. Please look in the insurance section for the full list.

Dr. Hansen does his absolute best to provide the highest standard of care for his patients, and he always takes the time to listen to each patient. In his spare time, Dr. Hansen enjoys golfing, fishing, and spending time with his wife and two daughters.